Letter from O. M. Wozencraft to Luke Lea, 1852

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California Supy. W 116.
O.M. Wozencraft,
San Francisco - June 16 - '52
Asks early investigation of his official acts, understanding an appropriation has been called for to enable the Secy of the Interior to examine into the Conduct of California Commrs.
Recd. 17 July 1852
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17. Finance
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San Francisco Ca.
June 16 1852
Sir
I perceive by the reported proceedings of the U.S. Senate of 13th May, that an appropriation was called for-in order to enable the Secretary of the Interior to investigate the the (repeated word) conduct &c. of the U.S. Indian Commissioners in California.
You will allow me to express my surprise when I state, that this is the first intimation which has reached me, that would appear to imply a disapprobation on the part of the Department relative to my official acts.
Permit me to request, that the investgation called for, - So far as it may concern or implicate myself - may be had at as early a day as may be practicable with the hope that my motives will be properly appreciated in making this request,
I remain
Very Respectfully
Your Obt. St.
O.M. Wozencraft
U.S. In. At.
Hone. Luke Lea
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Washington D.C.

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[Cover]
California Supy. W 116.
O.M. Wozencraft,
San Francisco - June 16 - '52
Asks early investigation of his official acts, understanding an appropriation has been called for to enable the Secy of the Interior to examine into the Conduct of California Commrs.
Recd. 17 July 1852
[checkmark]
File.
17. Finance
[Letter]
San Francisco Ca.
June 16 1852
Sir
I perceive by the reported proceedings of the U.S. Senate of 13th May, that an appropriation was called for-in order to enable the Secretary of the Interior to investigate the the (repeated word) conduct &c. of the U.S. Indian Commissioners in California.
You will allow me to express my surprise when I state, that this is the first intimation which has reached me, that would appear to imply a disapprobation on the part of the Department relative to my official acts.
Permit me to request, that the investgation called for, - So far as it may concern or implicate myself - may be had at as early a day as may be practicable with the hope that my motives will be properly appreciated in making this request,
I remain
Very Respectfully
Your Obt. St.
O.M. Wozencraft
U.S. In. At.
Hone. Luke Lea
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Washington D.C.